Production Operator

Woodbridge; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Woodbridge in Lansing, MI is seeking an assembly technician to support manufacturing of components for automotive and industrial applications. You will use manual and automated tools, follow standardized work, and ensure quality and safety in daily production.

You will operate with PPE, adhere to 5S standards, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives like Kaizen. Overtime may be required; prior manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to read and understand the English language.
• Must be able to stand on feet for 8 or more hours.
• Must have ability to use both hands for assembling product.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Understand all requirements for Personal Protective Equipment, machine guarding, and other safety requirements; and comply with each applicable to position assigned.
• Review all customer guidelines for quality and special conditions for supply of production components. Maintain ongoing understanding of all changes to and/or updates to production processes and customer specifications.
• Complete manufacturing assembly utilizing standardized work, torque tools, drills, taps, and other automated tools. Mechanical aptitude required in discerning customer specs and applying operating instructions.
• Understand and work with Pokayoke devices, follow all specified checks for quality and quantity of units and document in the SFCS accordingly.
• Assist other manufacturing colleagues as needed to complete customer orders.
• Maintain work area to 5S standards for organization, housekeeping and inspection. Assist colleagues as needed to support 5S.
• Be actively involved with Continuous Improvement Program and participate in Kaizen events as scheduled.

Job description

Woodbridge is a privately-owned company offering innovative material technologies for applications in automotive, commercial, recreational, packaging, healthcare and building products. In addition to manufacturing operations, the company also offers a full array of services including: chemical research and development, product and process engineering, tooling, technical support and accredited laboratory testing. Woodbridge operates more than 50 facilities across 10 countries—employing over 7,500 teammates and serving more than 600 customers worldwide.

Legal Entity: Woodbridge Ventures Inc. Requisition ID: 294

Role Purpose

Provides support to assure the accurate, timely and quality delivery of components to customers. Assembles production components using various manual and automated tools. Works with quality, materials, and other support departments to meet all production goals.

Responsibilities

• Understand all requirements for Personal Protective Equipment, machine guarding, and other safety requirements; and comply with each applicable to position assigned.
• Review all customer guidelines for quality and special conditions for supply of production components. Maintain ongoing understanding of all changes to and/or updates to production processes and customer specifications.
• Complete manufacturing assembly utilizing standardized work, torque tools, drills, taps, and other automated tools. Mechanical aptitude required in discerning customer specs and applying operating instructions.
• Understand and work with Pokayoke devices, follow all specified checks for quality and quantity of units and document in the SFCS accordingly.
• Assist other manufacturing colleagues as needed to complete customer orders.
• Maintain work area to 5S standards for organization, housekeeping and inspection. Assist colleagues as needed to support 5S.
• Be actively involved with Continuous Improvement Program and participate in Kaizen events as scheduled.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• If desired, achieve fork truck certification.
• Will be required to perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Attendance is essential in this position.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to read and understand the English language.
• Must be able to stand on feet for 8 or more hours.
• Must have ability to use both hands for assembling product.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.

Additional Information

This position is paid on an hourly basis. The position is non-exempt and per the collective bargaining agreement will receive overtime pay for any hours worked in excess of 40 in any given work week. Please refer to the collective bargaining agreement for further detail. This position requires working in varying degrees of temperature, including hot temperatures during the summer months. This position also requires completion of all established HS&E, on-the-job, and other necessary training.

Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider employment applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. Please let us know if you require any special needs requirements. We will do our best to accommodate in accordance with local legislation.